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Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)
The Occupational Safety & Health Program is designed to prepare individuals to become associated with scientific, managerial, and supervisory activities in industry, as well as other business sectors. Individuals will develop both technical skills as well as safety management skills for industry applications and entrepreneurship. The program prepares students to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control workplace stress and accidents. This instructional delivery system includes online instruction, lab exercises and internship experience in industry.
ACCREDITATION - The occupational safety and health degree program is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.
Courses
General Degree Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Cr | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | Ideas & Their Expressions I | 3 |
This course is an introduction to college-level expository writing; it provides students with experience in writing and revising compositions. Students will also learn to write résumés, letters of application, short reports, and responses to literature. |
| ENGL 101 | Ideas & Their Expressions II | 3 |
This is a continuation of English 100 which provides students with additional experience in various modes of writing, emphasizing expository writing; it introduces students to the techniques of writing the research paper and analyzing literary selections. Prerequisite: ENGL 100. |
| PHED 200 | Personal Health | 2 | This course is designed to study personal health needs and problems. It emphasizes the acquisition of health knowledge and skills needed to critically analyze and evaluate health practices. |
| Humanities I | 6 | Courses in any of the following areas: English 200 or above, Music, Theater, foreign languages, and art.* | |
| Social Science | 6 | Courses in any of the following areas: History, Social Science, Political Science, PSYC 320 (General Psychology), and PSYC 445 (Industrial Psychology).* | |
| SPCH 250 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 | This course is an introduction to the rhetorical, psychological, physiological, linguistic, and communication bases of oral disclosure. Preparation and practice in intrapersonal, interpersonal and public communication, and critical listening will be included. |
Mathematics and Physical Science
| Course Number | Course Name | Cr | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 111 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 | This course is a review of basic algebra; first and second degree equations; polynomial and rational functions-systems of equations-inequalities, right triangle trigonometry; and trigonometric identities and equations. Prerequisites: Mathematics 099 (Intermediate Algebra) or two units of high school algebra, one unit of high school geometry and a satisfactory score on the mathematical portion of the Scholastic Aptitude Test. |
| MATH 112 | Calculus for Non-Mathematics Majors | 4 | This course includes a brief treatment of basic concepts of differential and integral calculus with applications to business, economics, social and behavioral sciences; polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: MATH 102 (Fundamental of Algebra & Trigonometry II), or 110, or 111. |
| MATH 224 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics | 3 | This is a general course covering fundamentals of statistics, central tendencies, variability, graphic methods, frequency distributions, correlations, reliability of measures, theory and methods of sampling and descriptive and analytical measures of statistics. Prerequisite: MATH 111. |
| BIOL 361 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | This course is a study of the general structure and function of the human body. It is not open to Biology majors. The laboratory emphasizes human anatomy and major physiological processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 100 (General Biology); CHEM 104 (Inorganic Chemistry) or its equivalent. |
| CHEM 106/116 | General Chemistry VI & Lab | 4 | This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: 2 units of high school algebra or equivalent and 1 unit of high school chemistry or CHEM 099. Corequisite: CHEM 116 |
| CHEM 107/117 | General Chemistry VII & Lab | 4 | This course is a continuation of CHEM 106. It includes chemistry of important metals and nonmetals and a rigorous treatment of qualitative inorganic analysis. |
| CHEM 221/223 | Organic Chemistry & Lab | 5 | This course is a study of the hydrocarbons (aliphatic and aromatic) and introduction to their derivatives. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. |
| PHYS 225/235 | College Physics I & Lab | 4 | This is a study of the fundamental principles of mechanics, properties of motion, heat and thermometry, electromagnetism, wave motion, sound, light, and modern physics. Calculus is not used; however, a knowledge of analytical geometry is required. Prerequisite: MATH 110 (Pre-Calculus) or 111. Corequisite: PHYS 235. |
| PHYS 226/236 | College Physics II & Lab | 4 | This is a continuation of PHYS 225. Prerequisite: PHYS 225. Corequisite: PHYS 236. |
Management & Human Resources
| Course Number | Course Name | Cr | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUAD 220 | Business Environment | 3 | The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the evolution of American business and an appreciation of the growing responsibilities facing both the company and its leaders. This course also covers business functions, the nature and problems of establishing a business enterprise, elementary mathematical problems and computer concepts for business. |
| BUAD 422 | Management Concepts | 3 | This course covers an analysis of the basic managerial processes at the administrative, staff, and operational levels of a firm with consideration given to business ethics and social responsibility in both domestic and international environments. Appropriate attention is given to the role of organization theory as it applies to achieving managerial objectives through available tools for obtaining desired results. Prerequisite: Junior status. |
| GCS 292 | Technical Writing | 3 | This course is designed to develop the student’s proficiency in researching, organizing, writing, and presenting documents in various areas of technology. Prerequisites: ENGL 100, 101. |
| PSYC 445 | Industrial Psychology | 3 | A consideration of the significance of individual differences in industry-employee selection and training- reduction of monotony and fatigue and the promotion of efficiency; accident prevention; and psychological factors in employee turnovers will be included. |
| CM 320 | Construction Safety | 3 | This is a study and evaluation of OSH standards and regulations as they relate to the construction industry. Safety requirements on various construction operations will be analyzed and discussed. Also, students will learn the principles of safety management, accident prevention, and safety program development methods. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. |
| OSH 678 or 679* | Experiential Education I or II | 3 | To satisfy the requirements of this course, students must engage in cooperative activities within industry, government agencies, or consulting firms. Work responsibilities must include significant hazard assessment activities. Conditions of experience are supervised by department faculty. |
| MFG 191 | Introduction to Manufacturing Processes | 3 | This course provides an introduction to basic manufacturing processes to include forming, separation conditioning, and assembly processes. An overview of production management and metrology is introduced. |
Technical Degree Requirements
| Course Number | Course Name | Cr | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 201 | Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health | 3 | This course is an introduction to the standards of the Occupational Safety and health Administration, and the job roles of the safety professional and the industrial hygienist. Course material shall include an introduction to quantitative problem solving and units of measure. An emphasis will be placed on the description of workplace environments. |
| OSH 210 | Industrial Accident Prevention | 3 | This course is an introduction to the basic principles of accident prevention. An emphasis is placed on educational and training methods; the identification and elimination of physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, and fall hazards; and consumer product safety. |
| OSH 312 | Accident Investigation Analysis & Records | 3 | This course is an introduction to the basic principles of accident investigation including the importance, use, scope, and requirements of accident investigation. An emphasis is placed on casual analysis and the people, position, parts, and paper relevant to accident investigation. Topics of discussion also include record-keeping and reporting requirements of federal, state, and local agency standards. Prerequisite: OSH 211. |
| OSH 411 | Hazardous Materials for the Safety Professional | 3 | This course is an introduction to the principles of liquid and solid hazardous waste management. An emphasis is placed on pertinent federal regulatory legislation and environmental effects of released contaminants. Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or equivalent, BIOL 361, OSH 312. |
| OSH 413 | Industrial Hygiene I & Lab | 4 | This course is an overview of the principles of industrial hygiene. An emphasis is placed on the quantitative evaluation of physical and chemical work-place hazards and pertinent standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Topics of discussion include industrial noise, particulate, solvents, hazard communication, heat stress, and biohazards. Reference is made to the anatomical systems affected by exposures. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on experience with state-of-the-art industrial hygiene survey equipment. Prerequisites: PHYS 226 and 236, or equivalent CHEM 107 and 221, or equivalent BIOL 361, OSH 312, and MATH 112 or equivalent. |
| OSH 414 | Principles of Fire Prevention & Protection | 3 | This course is an introduction to the principles of fire prevention and fire theory. An emphasis is placed on the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Agency and pertinent standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Prerequisite: CHEM 107 or equivalent OSH 312. |
| OSH 416 | Industrial Hygiene II & Lab | 4 | This course is a continuation of OSH 413. Topics of discussion include ionizing radiation, nonionizing radiation, ergonomics, toxicology, industrial ventilation, general ventilation, and respiratory protection. An emphasis is placed on methods of control of work place hazards. Prerequisite: OSH 413. |
| OSH 513 | Human Factors | 3 | This course is an overview of the discipline of human factors. Emphasis is placed on ergonomics and the hazards of physical work, including cumulative trauma disorders, lower back injuries, and over-work. Topics of discussion include system theory and reliability calculation, cost/benefit analysis, signal detection theory, human perception, and anthropometry. Prerequisites: OSH 416, MATH 224 or equivalent PSYC 445 or equivalent. |
| OSH 516 | Occupational Safety & Health Management | 3 | This course is an overview of the application of management principles to the establishment and maintenance of occupational safety and health programs. An emphasis is placed on written safety and health programs in compliance with standards from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Prerequisites OSH 312, BUAD 422. |
| OSH 632 | Design of Engineering Hazards Controls | 3 | This course is an overview of the design and assessment of engineering controls for the abatement of health and safety hazards in the work-place. An emphasis is placed on cost benefit analysis, and technical and financial feasibility. Topics of discussion include industrial noise abatement, industrial ventilation, machine guarding, and walking and working surfaces. Prerequisites: OSH 416, MFG 191, MFG 491. |
| OSH 642 | Electrical Safety | 3 | This course is an overview of the identification and control of the fire and electrocution hazards of electrical wiring and equipment. An emphasis is placed on the National Electric Code and electrical standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Prerequisites: OSH 312, PHYS 226 and 236 or equivalent. |
| OSH 672 | System Safety & Other analytical Methods | 3 | This course is an overview of system theory and process safety management. An emphasis is placed on regulatory compliance with the process safety management standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Topics of discussion include fault tree analysis, failure modes, and risk analysis and management. Prerequisites: MATH 224 or equivalent, OSH 411. |
| Free Electives | *See OSH Electives Table Below |
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OSH Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Cr | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSH 230 | Transportation of Hazardous Materials | 3 | This course identifies agencies of the U.S. Department of Transportation, defines hazardous materials, and explains requirements for transportation of hazardous materials by the various transportation modes. An emphasis will be placed on the Department of Transportation’s standards found in the Code of Federal Regulations, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation, and other regulations guides. Prerequisite: Math 111 or consent of instructor. |
| OSH 415 | Standards & Regulations in Occupational Safety & Health | 3 | This course is an overview of regulatory compliance in the field of occupational safety and health. An emphasis is placed on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards for general industry and construction. Prerequisite: OSH 312. |
| OSH 555 | Health Physics | 3 | This course is an introduction to health physics. Emphasis is placed on the physics of radiation, adverse health effects of radiation, time/distance/shielding control of exposure, and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission found in the Code of Federal Regulations. Prerequisite: PHYS 235 or approval of instructor. |
Program Features
Online Course Demo
The goal of the Blackboard Online Course Demo is to familiarize North Carolina A&T State University students with the online learning environment. Currently, North Carolina A&T State University is utilizing Blackboard 6.2 as its Academic Service Provider (ASP) for all of its courses.
After reviewing all sections of the demo course, the student should have a good understanding of Blackboard and the benefits and challenges that exist with distance learning. To access the online course demo, please do the following:
Step 1:
Go to:
http://ncat6.blackboard.com/
Step 2:
Click the “Login” button and use the following:
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Username: online |
Note: This login and password gives you access to the online demo course only.
Step 3:
You will be taken to the “My Institution” page.
Step 4:
Click on "[Online] Course Demo for Students" in the "My Courses”
area to access the demo course.
Note: Some features have been disabled in the online demo course, but will be fully operational in a live course.
Contacts
For Academic Advising, please contact Dr. David Dillion, Chairperson, Construction Management & Safety, at (336) 334-7590 or dillon@ncat.edu, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST.
The testing mode for online courses is at the discretion of the instructor. However, unless otherwise indicated by the instructor, online testing is the utilized format. If you have additional questions regarding testing, please contact Eve Andree, (336) 334 - 7590 or evea@ncat.edu.
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University Admissions Policy - North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is committed to the equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration. North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliant institution and university facilities are designed to provide accessibility to individuals with physical disabilities. Unless otherwise specified, admission to all undergraduate curricula is under the jurisdiction of the Director of Admissions.
General Program Requirements - The admission of students to the undergraduate degree program in the Department of Construction Management and Safety is based upon the general admission requirements of the University.
Departmental Requirements - Students who desire to matriculate in the Department of Construction Management and Safety must have a strong background in math, science, and communication skills. Some computer skills are also recommended. Students are expected to maintain a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all major courses. Any student transferring to the Department of Construction Management and Safety from other disciplines must have a minimum of 2.0. Students majoring in Occupational Safety & Health must complete a minimum of 126 semester hours of University courses. Included in these 126 semester hours are major courses which must be completed in order to receive the Bachelor of Science (B. S.) degree.